Sabrina (1954)

Fresh and Exciting

Crappy film

A Masterpiece!

A brilliant film that helped define a genre

A very nice movie if you can get around the plot holes.You have to get around the idea that Sabrina falls out of love with David (who she has had a crush on for years) and into love with Linus in three days.Sabrina is flying back from France and taking Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to the Glen Cove station where she meets David by accident. But the LIRR didn't service Idlewild Airport (now JFK Airport). in 1954 (and still doesn't), You would have to take a bus or taxi (today a subway) to a LIRR station and then change. Also LIRR is a commuter rail (basically just an above ground subway), not an intercity rail line. This isn't practical for a lady with three suitcases and one dog. She would most likely take a taxi all the way home.At the end of the movie, Linus rushes to a tugboat to join Sabrina on the SS Liberte. Problems: Ticket had been changed from Linus' name to David's. Would the ship stop for a late passenger arriving by tugboat? Did Linus have his passport? He had no luggage. He would only have the little cash he was carrying. Except for Diners' Club, charge cards didn't exist.When Linus discussing plans to send Sabrina back to France he points out the Liberte dock (which would have been further north on the west site of Manhattan) from one window. Later in the final boardroom scene, you see the Staten Island Ferry (on the south tip of Manhattan) from another window. But it isn't clear if in the Larrabee building (show as located at 30 Broad St. near NY Stock Exchange) , they could see both the route of the Ferry and the dock for the Liberte , even when using different windows.Also note that in the final boardroom scene, you can see Staten Island Ferry and a large barge moving from left to right. If you watch closely, you will see that the scene is repeated several times.

SABRINA is a very sweet, romantic comedy. A typical film of Cinderella, who is pretending to belong to the refined society and capture the rich, beautiful and charming prince. In this case, two ... Prince. One is good-natured, but spoiled womanizer and the other is a workaholic and businessman.This is an extremely funny comedy, which somehow works unconvincing. Love is gentle, but it lacks of sincerity.The film is emphasized by certain forms of irony. The story is fabulous and, fortunately, is not intrusive. The emphasis is on humor, from which permeate some serious romantic scenes. Everything is simple, even predictable. However, therein lies the beauty of this film. The scenario is quite "washed" and definitely could have been better. Characterization is satisfactory. The focus is on the relationship between daughter and father. That relationship really works extraordinarily.Actors are the biggest advantages of this film. I'm not particularly brag acting. Audrey Hepburn as Sabrina Fairchild is naive, enthusiastic and charming girl who wins with her eyes and a smile and simply exudes warmth and tenderness. Ms. Hepburn was a beautiful lady with a lot of style and acting range. Humphrey Bogart as Linus Larrabee is pretty slick and really in this film can be seen ease of his acting. Workaholic stumbles because of true love. It's a little too much for Mr. Bogart. William Holden as David Larrabee is excellent in the role of a spoiled playboy, who in the most important part of the film has to remove the glass from his own ass. It is a simple flaw in the script. Otherwise, I am convinced that we should enjoyed in excellent and very comical love triangle. John Williams as Thomas Fairchild, Sabrina's father is my favorite in the movie, very funny and excellent in his comments relating to the class difference.Well, this is a typical Hollywood comedy with outstanding actors.

And, speaking about actor Humphrey Bogart - Up until now - I had always thought of him as being a cut-above-the-rest. But after reading what went on behind the scenes of this picture - I've now changed my mind about him, totally.And, here's how the story goes - When Bogart found out how gutless his part as Linus Larrabee in this picture was he immediately turned into a big suck, sulking constantly and finding all sorts of ways to come into conflict with director, Billy Wilder, whom he blamed for this.From hurling racist insults at Wilder, to refusing to take his direction - The huge rift that took place between these 2 on the set lasted for the entire duration of Sabrina's production.This isn't the only reason why I gave this picture such a low rating - But it's one of the biggest reasons. And, I now think Bogart is a total ass. I can never watch another one of his pictures without being reminded of how childish he behaved here in this one. As far as I'm concerned, he doesn't deserve the admiration that so many of his fans give him.

A classic love story portrayed with a star-studded cast is a category where the 1954 version of "Sabrina" can be found. A girl of lower standing desperately in love with the neighborhood boy from high society while his family disapproves any union between them due to a business-related marriage already in the works. Who wouldn't want to watch this black-and-white love story?This movie is made even more appealing because of who was cast for the lead roles. The lovely Audrey Hepburn—most known for her role as Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"—plays the female lead, Sabrina Fairchild, as she brings to light the challenges between social standing and love; the dashing Humphrey Bogart—known for his role in the tragic love story "Casablanca"—plays the older brother, Linus Larrabee, who steps in to woo away the unforeseen complication from Sabrina's transformation; and the ever charming William Holden plays David Larrabee, the boy Sabrina has been in love with her whole life. If the music is where you find the most beauty in films, you will not be disappointed. "Sabrina" utilizes adaptations of songs from La Vie En Rose to Isn't it Romantic with Hepburn singing bits of the French version of La Vie En Rose. Each piece fits beautifully with each scene, allowing for audiences to enjoy the accompaniment without feeling like it was too much all at once. If you have not already, or if you have only seen the remake of "Sabrina", I encourage you to watch the original. If nothing else, you have spent 113 minutes of your life watching a classic love story.